Tromboncino (squash)
| Cucurbita moschata 'Tromboncino' | |
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 Tromboncino summer squash, with blossoms | |
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| Species | Cucurbita moschata |
| Cultivar | Tromboncino |
| Origin | Liguria, Italy |
Tromboncino, also known as zucchetta, is a type of squash most often used as a summer squash. While nearly all summer squash are cultivars of Cucurbita pepo,[1] tromboncino is a cultivar of Cucurbita moschata.[ 1][ 1] Also unique is the vining growth habit,[ 1][ 1] similar to many winter squashes, but unlike most other summer squash.[ 1] It is more tolerant of some common summer squash pests, including squash vine borer,[ 1] squash bugs,[ 1] and powdery mildew, than the more common, bushy, C. pepo summer squash cultivars, though it is also slower to grow.[2] Color is usually pale green, fading to beige upon maturity,[ 1] and it is picked around one foot long for summer squash. It is an heirloom,[3] originally from Liguria,[ 1] and remains popular throughout Italy and abroad.[ 1][4] Tromboncino squash can be left to mature into a winter squash; such is often compared to a watery butternut squash. If left to ripen, the fruits can grow over three feet in length.[ 1]
Tromboncino is known by many common names,[ 1] including: zucchetta rampicante,[ 1] zucchino rampicante,[ 1] climbing zucchini, climbing crookneck,[ 1] trombolino d'albenga, and serpentine squash.[5]
References
- ↑ "Zucchetta". Mount Vernon Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center: Vegetable Research and Extension. Washington State University. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
- ↑ Pleasant, Barbara. "Summer Squash at a Glance". Mother Earth News. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ↑ Cameron, C. W. "In Season: Tromboncino squash". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Access Atlanta. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ↑ McLaughlin, Chris (2013). Vertical Vegetable Gardening: A Living Free Guide. USA: Penguin Group. p. 186.
- ↑ Spurrier, Jeff. [http://articles.latimes.com/2012/dec/04/news/la-lh-tromboncino-squash-20121127. "Tromboncino squash: A fast grower that can throw some curves"]. The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
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